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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,309.91, 6,456.66 and 2,226.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,309.91, 6,456.66 and 2,226.79 is: 3,335.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,309.91 : 6,456.66 = 2,226.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,309.91/6,456.66 = 2,226.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,309.91x = 6,456.66 × 2,226.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,309.91x = 14,377,638.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,377,638.17/4,309.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.95

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